Canon 500D Review

Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 12:43 am

With the introduction of the 1000D Canon 500D can integrate some new features to more conscious photo enthusiasts who like a larger viewfinder and spot metering.

From the general point of view can be defined as a review of the Canon 450D with the sensor of the Canon 50D. Resolution of 15 megapixels, 1080p video mode, screen 920,000 pixel VGA resolution and DIGIC IV.

The conclusion about a well-balanced camera as features though perhaps a bit ‘more expensive than direct competition in these times of crisis. As we have said the resolution of 15 megapixels requires investing in quality objectives to fully exploit the sensor.

The picture quality is good up to 1600 ISO, but from 3200 onwards ISO noise issues are becoming heavier. The camera has a tendency to overexpose light and is therefore always important to check the exposure.

Live View is very slow in focusing and therefore less exploitable in many occasions outside the studio. The video mode does not yet have the manual controls recently introduced on the Canon 5D Mark II.

For owners of Canon 450D upgrade makes sense only if you use the new features, while everyone else is a good reflex.